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 Recommended Video Specifications Acceptable File Formats
• PAL 25 fps • MPEG-2 Program Stream @ 15Mbps PAL 720 x 576
• Upper (1st or Odd) field dominant • QuickTime Movie H.264     @ 15Mbps PAL 720 x 576
• Resolution 720 x 576 Upper (or Odd) field dominance. No mixed fields.
• Luminance level not to exceed 700mU (digital scope) or 100% (analogue scope) If vision plays back with field dominance causing a vision
• Black level not to drop below 0mU stutter error, use progressive scan or de-interlace.
• Chroma level not to exceed 100% Import master export into SD PAL 720 x 576 sequence /
• Titles and graphics are in 4:3 titlesafe project. Export acceptable file formats listed above.
• No visable drop-outs or noise
Captioning Specs Powered by CaptionFlow
• Video duration matches clapper details
MPEG-2 program stream. Encoded at 25Mbps
Recommended Audio Specifications (including VBI) upper field.
• 48kHz Be aware that lower encoding rates will require a
• 12 frames of silence at head and tail conversion process to accommodate caption files.
• Analogue - average level not to exceed 0dB (VU meter) TVC Technical Check
• Digital - permitted maximum level peak program meter (PPM) -10dB assuming Dubsat will only advise a client when the commercial
peak levels are infrequent and less than 10ms does not comply with the following technical
specifications.

Submitted files must have a file name that It is the sender’s responsibility to ensure their
matches the key number. Do not include spaces or material meets the broadcaster’s technical
specifications. Dubsat takes no responsibility for
punctuation (i.e. dots or dashes etc.) in key numbers. Client Dubsat Pty Ltd
material that is rejected by stations when those
Maximum 13 characters / Alphanumeric only. Product Clapper example specifications have not been met.
For all TVCs we require a JPEG file of the clapper Key number Dubsat123 VIDEO/ CLAPPER AUDIO
in addition to the commercial content. The clapper Date 27.09.10 Clapper information Audio Levels 
should be a 720x576 JPEG image. In order to meet is missing or incorrect
Aspect ratio 16:9
the broadcaster’s specifications it is imperative to Vision playback errors Out of phase 
provide the following information referred to in the Duration 30 seconds Luminance and black levels Distortion or drop-outs 
example on the right. CAD Number GNFROYR
4:3 title safe on 16:9 material OP 48 compliant 
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR FILE NAME IS THE Compliant with OP 48 (audio and loudness) Radio File Formats
SAME AS THE KEY NUMBER. WAV or MP3. 10Mb Limit

HOW WE ACCEPT MATERIAL: MEDIAPRO, FTP, DATA DISC, DIGI BETA

technical guidelines
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 Broadcasters are becoming increasingly more specific about
quality control.
Responsibility for quality control ultimately rests with the sender
of the commercial.*
More in-depth information regarding broadcast requirements
can be found at the Free T V website: w w w.freet v.com.au

• Commercial content must not contain any video or audio dropouts.

• All TVCs sent as 16:9 must have titles within the 4:3 title safe area.

• Commercial content must have the same aspect ratio throughout, either 16:9 or
4:3. Mixed aspect ratios will be rejected by broadcasters.

• Ensure that vision luminance and chrominance levels comply with the Free TV
specifications. All levels to be checked in 100% mode on digital scope. Luminance
not to exceed 700mu (digital) 100% (analog) with 3% tolerance. Black level may
not be below Omu (crashed black).

• All video content is to be rendered to either upper or lower field (odd or even). Field
dominance errors can occur and may not be visible during the editing process or HELP
on LCD monitors.
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• The digital audio scale must not exceed –7.8db. Average levels not to exceed 0 VU
Dubsat has a dedicated client support
(analog meters).Not to exceed or be sustained at +3db.
team ready to assist with any questions.
• The commercial content must contain 12 frames of complete silence at the head Email clientservices@dubsat.com.au
and tail. Therefore no voiceover or active dialogue, music, effects or atmos at the Phone 1300 366 156
head and tail of the TVC. For example; a 30sec TVC begins at 00:01:30:00, audio
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must begin at 00:01:30:12 and end at 00:01:59:12. The duration must be correct.
9.00am – 9.00pm
*The following information is provided as a guide to the broadcaster’s specifications only. Monday to Friday (EST)

broadcast guidelines
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 These guidelines have been prepared to assist senders with
the distribution of Community Service Announcements via Dubsat.
CSA DEFINITION
A CSA must meet the criteria outlined in the Commercial Television Industry Code
of Practice which states:
“…a community service announcement, namely an announcement which
promotes a charitable cause or activity or which constitutes a service to the
community, and which is broadcast free of charge by the licensee…”
CSA content may require classification by Free Tv prior to broadcast and further
details can be obtained at www.freetv.com.au.
REQUESTING CSA STATUS
Dubsat will apply discretionary approval to CSA requests for recognised charitable/
nonprofit organisations only, and reserve the right to ask for verification of charity status.
All requests for CSA status must be made in writing to Dubsat prior to the distribution of the
announcements (send requests to clientservices@dubsat.com.au). Failure to seek approval
beforehand may result in full costs being attributed. Please note that CSA rates can not be
retrospectively applied once the distribution has been invoiced.
COSTS
Due to the large volume of requests received and in the interests of assisting
as many groups as possible, the maximum discount applicable to CSA deliveries
via Dubsat is 50% off the standard television delivery rates. Rates are per key
number, per destination and exclude GST. ($ Aust/ NZ)
Second Day Delivery • by midday   $12
Per key number per destination
Next Day Delivery • by midday   $20
Per key number per destination
Express Delivery • within 4 hours   $75
Per key number per destination
Immediate Delivery • within 1 hour   $100
Per key number per destination
Please note that the following items are non-discountable:
• CAD delivery $20 • File upload at 20¢ per Mb • Immediate radio delivery $10
csa guidelines
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BOOKING DISTRIBUTION
All CSA bookings are made online at www.dubsat.com.au.
A valid login is required in order to place bookings.
Groups sending for the first time will need to register for
membership online.
A full list of television destinations can be provided upon
request. Dubsat CSA Guidelines – February 2009
PROVISION OF MATERIAL
Community service announcements can be provided to
Dubsat via file transfer (FTP) or on a DVD data disc. You
will need to advise Dubsat how you will be providing
material at the time of booking.
Please refer to Dubsat’s detailed technical guidelines for
material specifications.
BROADCASTERS
Senders need to alert broadcasters that CSA material
will be available for retrieval from Dubsat.
It is the sender’s responsibility to ensure their material
meets the broadcaster’s technical specifications. Dubsat
takes no responsibility for material that is rejected when
those specifications have not been met.
Please apply directly to broadcasters for information
regarding their individual CSA policies.
HELP AND SUPPORT
Dubsat has a dedicated client support team ready to
assist with any questions.
Email clientservices@dubsat.com.au
Phone 1300 366 156
Business hours 9.00am – 9.00pm Monday to Friday (EST)